CVE-2024-24856 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2024-24856: The memory allocation function ACPI_ALLOCATE_ZEROED does not guarantee a successful allocation, but the subsequent code directly dereferences the pointer that receives it, which may lead to null pointer dereference. To fix this issue, a null pointer check should be added. If it is null, return exc

Affects 1 Linux release across 1 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2024-24856 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

acpica-unix→ fixed in20240827-2urgency: unimportant
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y acpica-unix
```

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